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EDO NSW BULLETIN – 30 October: Number 534The EDO Bulletin is a free weekly bulletin that provides a listing of news, events, public notices and opportunities for public comment. 1. Seminar: Can the law save the Grey Nurse Shark?2. Workshops: Caring for Country3. Caring for Country Launch: State Parliament4. Job Vacancy: Operations Manager5. Job Vacancy: Assistant Policy Officer6. Major Project Proposals – Invitation to Comment7. State Conservation Notices – Invitation to Comment8. EPBC Referrals – Invitation to Comment9. Climate Change Seminar: Australian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society (AMOS)10. Sydney Law School Seminar: Tax and Climate Change11. Walk Against Warming12. Australian Conservation Foundation job vacancy: Legal Adviser
EDO News and Events1. Seminar: Can the law save the Grey Nurse Shark?The EDO represented the NSW Nature Conservation Council (NCC) in proceedings brought in the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) against the Commonwealth Minister for the Environment and Heritage. The legal action was for strict no-fishing zones to be introduced as part of a bid to protect the dwindling numbers of Grey Nurse Sharks. NCC presented evidence to the AAT that the NSW Ocean Trap and Line Fishery (OTLF) has a significant impact on the nationally listed critically endangered east coast population of the Grey Nurse Shark. The OTLF is a multi-species targeted fishery that operates within the habitat areas of the Grey Nurse Shark and a number of other threatened species. The NCC was seeking the implementation of fishery closures of specific key shark aggregation areas and the banning of the use of wire traces in deeper waters. It was also seeking an order that sanctuaries be established in areas including Maroubra Beach in Sydney and Montague Island. In a judgement handed down on 18 October 2007 the AAT upheld the Minister's approval of the OTLF as a wildlife trade operation on the basis that the fishery, operated in accordance with the conditions imposed by the Minister, will not be detrimental to the survival of the Grey Nurse Shark. This seminar will explore some of the legal, environmental and scientific issues and outcomes from this important and interesting legal case. Speakers :
Date: Monday 26 November 2007 Time: 5.30 for 5.45 pm start (finish by 7.30) Venue: DLA Phillips Fox, Level 38, 201 Elizabeth Street Sydney We would like to thank DLA Phillips Fox for generously providing a venue for this seminar 2. Workshops: Caring for CountryThe Environmental Defender's Office will be presenting a series of FREE regional workshops providing practical information about environmental law for Aboriginal people. This series is designed to complement the new EDO publication Caring for Country - A Guide to NSW Environmental Law for Aboriginal Communities . The workshops will cover a variety of issues, including:
There will be the three workshops in this series, held in Coffs Harbour, Narooma and Dubbo. Coffs Harbour Workshop Date: Saturday 3 November 2007 Time: 10 am – 4 pm. Where: Rainbow Room, Coffs Ex-Services Club, Cnr Pacific Hwy & Vernon Street Coffs Harbour Narooma Workshop Date: Saturday 17 November Time: 10 am – 4 pm Where: Narooma Services Club, 98 Princes Highway, Narooma Dubbo Workshop Date: Saturday 8 December 2007 Time: 10 am – 4pm Where: Gordon Centre, Spears Drive, Dubbo 3. Caring for Country Launch: State ParliamentThe Environmental Defender's Office would like to invite you to the launch of ”Caring for Country - A Guide to NSW Environmental Law for Aboriginal Communities”. The EDO would like to thank the Law and Justice Foundation of NSW for their financial support with this project. Date : Tuesday November 13 Time : 5.30 sharp - 7.00pm Venue : Strangers Lounge, NSW Parliament House 4. Job Vacancy: Operations ManagerEDO Sydney is looking for a full time Operations Manager. See http://www.edo.org.au/edonsw/site/jobs_volunteer.php for a full position description. 5. Job Vacancy: Assistant Policy OfficerEDO Sydney is seeking an Assistant Policy Officer to undertake legal and policy research to support the work of the EDO policy team in preparing law reform submissions and proactive law reform projects. See http://www.edo.org.au/edonsw/site/jobs_volunteer.php for a full position description. Environmental Law Notices – New South Wales6. Major Project Proposals – Invitation to CommentFor a full listing of Major Project proposals currently available for public comment, visit the Department of Planning website at www.planning.nsw.gov.au/asp/das.asp No new listings since last Bulletin . 7. State Conservation Notices – Invitation to CommentThe full listing of conservation plans is available for public comment on the National Parks and Wildlife website at www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au . Follow the link entitled ‘Conservation Plans for Public Comment' on the left side of the screen. No new listings since last Bulletin. Environmental Law Notices – Commonwealth8. EPBC Referrals – Invitation to CommentReferrals under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 are available for comment on the Department of Environment and Water Resources website at: www.environment.gov.au/cgi-bin/epbc/epbc_ap.pl . Title: North Marsh Bypass Channel Remedial Works Proponent: State Water Corporation Site: northern section of Macquarie Marshes Nature Reserve, 37km NW of Quambone in western NSW Ref no: 2007/3810 Comments due: 8 November 2007 Description: The proposal seeks to re-shape previously excavated soil, re-establish an access road, and construct a small in-channel protection structure on Northern Marsh Bypass Channel in Macquarie Marshes Nature Reserve. These measures will address current and potential erosion. Community News9. Climate Change Seminar: Australian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society (AMOS)The AMOS would like to invite you to their FREE topical seminar- What is the impact of climate change on our oceans and wildlife? Speakers will include
Date: Friday 2 November 2007 Time: 7-9 pm Venue: Mason Theatre (E7B), Macquarie University For more information please visit the AMOS website: www.amos.org.au/sydney 10. Sydney Law School Seminar: Tax and Climate ChangeThis seminar will examine the tax implications of the measures proposed to limit greenhouse gas emissions. It explains the tax-based measures that are available. It will also outline the interaction of an emissions-trading regime with existing tax laws. Speaker: David Russell QC Commentator: Ms Celeste Black, Faculty of Law, University of Sydney Date: Thursday 8 November Time: 5.30 – 7pm Venue: Sydney Law School, 173 Phillip Street, Sydney Cost: $95 (GST inclusive) To obtain a full copy of the seminar brochure and registration form please download the following document from the Sydney Law School website: www.law.usyd.edu.au/LPD/docs_pdfs/2007/TaxClimateChange08112007.pdf 11. Walk Against WarmingConcerned about climate change and want to make a difference? Unite with hundreds of thousands of others at this year's Walk Against Warming, Australia's largest community day of action on climate change. Show your support for urgent government action on climate change. Date: Sunday 11 November Time: 1 pm Where: Domain, Sydney The walks are two weeks before the Federal Election. For further details and Walks in other states, please check www.walkagainstwarming.org 12. Australian Conservation Foundation job vacancy: Legal AdvisorYou are a lawyer confident with commercial transactions and with some exposure to environmental law. With your passion and commitment to making a difference you'll be excited by the opportunity to take responsibility for ACF's organisational legal needs. And you'll bring lateral thinking on legal issues to ACF's environmental campaigns. · Work with an inspiring & influential environment leader · Be on the cutting edge of environmental law & advocacy · Enjoy one of the greenest offices in Australia The Australian Conservation Foundation (ACF) has been a strong and effective voice for the environment for 40 years and is committed to inspiring people to achieve a healthy environment. We have a vision for a better, more sustainable Australia and a brighter future for our children. This full-time position is based in ACF's Melbourne office in the award-winning 60L Green Building. For a complete position description and further details please visit www.acfonline.org.au/articles/news.asp?news_id=1472&c=29411 Applications close 12 November 2007. EDO New South Wales offers free telephone advice on the Environmental Law Line. Open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday between 2:30pm and 5:30pm. Call 02 9262 6989, or for NSW residents outside of Sydney call 1800 626 239. If you require the assistance of an interpreter please call TIS National on 131 450 and ask to speak with the Environmental Defender's Office on 02 9262 6989 This bulletin is meant for your general information. Where possible, references are given so that readers can access original sources or find more information. Any information contained in this bulletin does not represent legal advice. The EDO does not endorse and is not affiliated with events advertised in the Community News section. ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENDER'S OFFICE LTD (NSW) ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENDER'S OFFICE NORTHERN RIVERS
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